Diesel trucks (≤5t) HS 8704.21

Motor vehicles, transport goods, with only diesel/semi-diesel engine, GVW up to 5 tonnes

25%
US tariff Section 232 autos and parts(50% announced for Jan 1, 2027)
2025 exports C$1.0B
Beyond the US C$22M ▲52% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Australia 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Canada already sells Australia C$12M of diesel trucks (≤5t) ▲66% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is under 1% of their ~C$10B import market (2023).

2. United Kingdom 0% Tariff free CPTPP

United Kingdom imports ~C$11B of diesel trucks (≤5t) a year (2023), 11 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Brazil

Brazil imports ~C$3.9B of diesel trucks (≤5t) a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

  1. 1

    Check you qualify for CanExport SMEs: incorporated with a CRA number, 3 to 500 staff, $300k to $100M revenue, under $100k of your sales in the target market last year.

  2. 2

    Scope a $20k to $100k entry project (trade events, marketing adaptation, buyer identification consultants). The program pays half, up to $50k. Apply at the CanExport portal. The 2026-27 intake closes August 31, 2026 at noon ET. The US-market envelope is already fully allocated; non-US applications remain open.

  3. 3

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Australia, United Kingdom and Brazil. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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